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EDUCATION 9/2018-6/2023

Hangzhou City University (HZCU) Bachelor of Architecture Major: Architecture

GPA: 3.86/4.00 (86.22/100.00)

Relevant Modules: Architectural Design, Physics, Building Mechanics & Structure, Building Material and Tectonics, History of Foreign Architecture, etc.

01 ISLAND

02-08

02 TWIST TOWERS

09-12

03 RETURN TO NATURE

13-18

04 RURAL TEA WORKSHOP

19-23

05 METAPHORIC

24-29

A new, efficient spatial strategy to address the housing shortage in crowded megacities

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 10/2021

The Gold Award ·“Yunongtong Cup” The 4th Zhejiang Provincial College Students Rural Revitalization Creative Competition | Group

12/2022 The First Prize · The First Zhejiang University Students’ Assisting in the Tourism Industry “Micro Transformation, Refined Improvement” Creative Planning Competition | Group The First Prize · National Green Buildings Design Competition | Group

12/2022

Excellent Finishing Award · National College Students’ Innovative Entrepreneurial Training Plan Program | Group

12/2021

The second prize ·Zhejiang University City College 2020 Bridge Competition | Group

6/2020

The Bronze Award · Exhibition of Architectural Design in Developing Countries 2021 | Group

3/2021

The Best Design Prize · The course of Kindergarten Architecture Design

1/2020

Merit Student, HZCU

12/2022

Scholarship of the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province

12/2022

First-Class Scholarship for Subject Competition, HZCU

12/2022

Second-Class Scholarship for Scientific Innovation, HZCU

12/2022

Second-Class Scholarship for Academic Excellence, HZCU

12/2021

Third-Class Scholarship for Academic Excellence, HZCU

12/2022 & 12/2020 & 12/2019

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES ·Leader, Student Research Training Program, The Research on Space Evaluation Method of Autonomous

Exploration of super high-rise design and facade form

Thinking after COVID-19, Healing Center Design

Focused on Site, Society and Needs

Redefining the Traditional Chinese garden

06 OTHER WORK

Exploration, Practice, Extension 03/2021-04/2022

Learning Environment Utilization in Teaching Buildings of Higher Education · Responsible for the organization of the entire project, data collection and integration, and computer simulation analysis; ·Leader, National College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program, The Research on

03/2022-04/2023

the Optimal Design Strategy of Informal Learning Spaces of Teachin Buildings of Colleges of Science and Engineering Based on Visual Analytics and Behavioral Mapping · Skill:Data Analysis, Literature Research, Experimantal Design, Space Syntax

PROLOGUE

PUBLICATION Feng, Z. Comparative Study of Informal Learning Space in Colleges Based on the Occurrence Probability of Informal Learning.

INTERNSHIP Line+ Architectural Design Office Ltd. Hangzhou Headquarters · Participated in scheme design modeling and drawing, wrote report, and drew and revised construction drawings.

06/2022-08/2022

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ·Vice President of Architecture Study Group, Faculty of Land and Spatial Planning, HZCU · Responsible for assisting in organizing some lectures and arranging other activities of the Department of Architecture.

12/2020-06/2021

·Member, Field Investigation on Surveying and Mapping of Historical Building at Zhuanjiao Hall

07/2020-09/2020

of Jindong Temple, Xinfu, Xinzhou, Shanxi, China · Measured all the parts of the main hall except the roof and organized them; Processed the data and modeled the hall.

SKILLS Software: Rhino; Grasshopper; SketchUp; AutoCAD; Lumion; V-ray, Photoshop; Adobe Illustrator; InDesign; Premiere; Python; Depthmap; ArcGIS; SPSS; Office Resarch: Data Analysis; Literature Research; Experimental Design; Space Syntax Language: Chinese (Native); English (Fluent)

John Ruskin believes “failure is rarely due to a lack of means or a lack of effort, but rather to a lack of knowledge of what really needs to be done.” That’s where the importance of direction comes in. My architectural education has given me the ability to identify problems and solve them.

Architecture is rooted in the base and the complex social context behind it, and as an architect, one should engage with the challenges that are deeply embedded in our built and natural environment. This is not to say that design can solve society’s problems; indeed no one discipline or profession can solve the challenges we face. But design can provide a critical viewpoint to raise contradictions and provoke more attention and thought.

The process of architectural design is translating immeasurable to measurable by manipulating architectural form by re-defining its elements based on old, constantly identifying and resolving contradictions, and balancing logic and sensibility. My architectural and urban design research during my undergraduate years focused on experimenting with how architecture can act as a physical and social framework to respond to real problems in different ways.

In this portfolio, I want to express my thoughts on social issues through my academic and professional experiences, attempting to seek new possibilities of architectural and urban forms through new meanings imposed on traditional forms.

01 ISLAND A new, efficient spatial strategy to address the housing shortage in crowded megacities

Tokyo is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, known for its tall buildings and compact urban planning. However, the city, which has limited land resources, faces a severe housing shortage, especially for low-income families. High rents make it difficult for many people to find affordable housing, which in turn contributes to a range of mental health issues such as work stress and social isolation.

The project investigates the housing dilemmas and needs of a variety of typical groups, such as the homeless, wage earners, overtime workers, low-income groups and travelers, and addresses these issues through a unified spatial strategy.

Individual Work

This spatial strategy has the characteristics of short duration, assembly and adaptability, including frame structures, transportation

Location:Concept project (Tokyo)

platforms, ladders and living units, which can rapidly increase and decrease the living space. The modular and customizable features offer

Instructor:Kong Ye

the possibility of variety, allowing individuals to design and transform their homes according to their own needs and preferences. Modular

Project Duration: 8 Weeks

architecture allows building elements to be combined and customized to suit different needs, while also enhancing the flexibility of the building, making it easier to adapt to different functions and environments.

Housing Problems in Tokyo High housing prices and rents: High housing prices and rents in Tokyo put a financial burden on ordinary residents. The high cost makes it difficult for many people to find accommodation in the city centre or in convenient locations.

Lack of housing supply: In some areas, especially in the city centre, lack of housing supply is a serious problem, limiting housing options and driving up prices.

Miniaturized homes: In response to high housing prices, many residential units are relatively small, which to some extent affects the quality of life of residents.

Commuter pressure: Due to the high cost of living, some people choose to live in the suburbs farther from the city center, which increases the commuting time and transportation costs, putting additional pressure on people.

Old buildings and infrastructure: Some old buildings and infrastructure problems also exist in some areas and need to be improved and maintained.

Crowd Type

Drunkard

Questions

Appeal

Strategy

Providing temporary accommodation near izakaya can keep drunk people safe when they are unable to return to their accommodation. Such temporary accommodation facilities usually provide a safe environment for drunk people to rest temporarily and avoid spending the night on the streets.

Japan’s unique izakaya culture makes these venues a social place to serve drinks and snacks in the evening, attracting a large number of customers to gather and spend. As a result, there are often many people who are unable to return home after drinking late at night and risk spending the night in an unsafe environment.

Homeless people crave stable and secure shelter, basic amenities, and social support and respect. They need a place to call home and want mental health support, employment opportunities, rebuilding their lives and reintegrating into society.

Homeless people face problems such as lack of permanent shelter, lack of basic sanitation facilities and safety hazards. They often spend the night on the streets, in parks and other places, exposed to bad weather and safety risks, and vulnerable to health and psychological distress.

Wage earners, when faced with housing problems, are often affected by high rents and inadequate housing supply. This forces them to choose places with poor accommodation, coupled with the stress of commuting and the need for their children to go to school. As a result, they are often forced to move frequently.

The first is the hope that the home can be close to schools and parks, so that children can go to school nearby and have space to play. Second, the cost of children’s education must be taken into account, and they need to find a comfortable house within a reasonable budget. Finally, they may seek larger living Spaces to accommodate the needs of more family members.

Employees who often work overtime face the double challenge of time and living space. High property prices and rents make finding affordable housing a challenge, while long working hours lead to a need for convenient accommodation, often choosing homes close to work, but this also adds to the cost of living and stress.

For employees who regularly work overtime, accommodation close to the workplace and accessible is very important as it can reduce commuting time and fatigue, followed by affordable living options, and they want a quiet and comfortable home environment to relieve work stress and work-life balance after a busy day.

Low-income people in Tokyo face high housing prices and rents, making it difficult to find affordable housing. They may live in old or poor quality housing, lack stable and safe shelter options, and may face the challenges of poor community resources and living environments.

Low-income people in Tokyo may be desperate for affordable housing options.

They want to be able to live in quality, safe and secure housing and expect a stable living environment, as well as more community infrastructure and services, including education, health care and employment, to improve their quality of life.

Corresponding Housing Type

All problems and needs will be addressed with a spatial strategy. It is a spatial strategy that is short in duration, can be assembled, can be customized, and can adapt to a variety of sites. It is composed of frame structure, traffic platform and ladder, and living unit. It can be quickly multiplied, added or removed

There may be unused open space in cities, such as around railway stations and parks, which can be converted into residential areas to provide convenient transport links.

Tokyo has a large number of elevated roads, rivers and canals, and the riparian areas below the Bridges allow for a small number of modular homes. The unused open space under the viaduct can also be used to build modular homes without affecting road access.

Frame structure

Vagrant

Salariat

Employee

Lower class

Passenger

For the floating population or tourists, temporary accommodation is provided near the station, such as hotels, guest houses, etc., providing a short-term safe and clean accommodation environment. At the same time, it also meets the needs of people who need temporary accommodation or rest during the journey.

The construction of modular housing on the overpass is conducive to making full use of idle urban space, providing convenient transport connections.

Public space

There may be unused open space in cities, such as around railway stations and parks, which can be converted into residential areas to provide convenient transport links.

Living space

Modular housing can be built above subway or train tracks to provide temporary accommodation for migrants and tourists.

Completion status

Migrants and travellers often need shortterm accommodation options but may face inadequate or inappropriate temporary accommodation, especially in tourist areas or temporary work places. Therefore, they need some cheap, fast and clean short-term accommodation close to the station to meet their temporary living needs.

Tokyo is close to the ocean, and there may be unused land on the shorelines in the outer suburbs that could be used for waterfront modular housing.

The modular system, which is the main structural element, is based on the use of sustainable wood. The wood is sourced from nearby forest farms and treated locally.Digital information technology will enable the maximum use of every part of sustainable forest logs to reduce waste and pollution. This process also helps reduce a development’s embedded building energy consumption and carbon footprint. Modular assembly systems designed for the local supply chain, transport and installation industries are a cost-controlled solution. Because it reduces the use of a large number of waste materials, and greatly improves the construction quality through high-precision off-site manufacturing. The basic timber unit dimensions of the building structure were developed in accordance with the constraints of the local transport network to ensure the minimization of carbon emissions and logistics costs. The adaptable simplified foundation system, made of lightweight wood, can be prefabricated off-site to minimize on-site intervention and maximize the protection of native flora and fauna within the site.

Order online Local woodlands

Completion

Raw materials

Quick installation

Manufactured in the factory into assembled parts

unloading

Prepare parts according to user orders

Packaging and transport

Select apartment type in the APP

There may be unused open space in cities, such as around railway stations and parks, which can be converted into residential areas to provide convenient transport links.

Façade Adaptation

Unit Module Construction Process

Joint Detail

The variations can make them more suitable, and specific for corner, double height and triple height space. To cope with the structures, there is also adaptation in the façade wall and windows.

Step1: Pre-assembly preparation

Step2: install the pillars

Step3: Bind the pillars into bundles

Step4: Put the beams on

Step5: Put the floorslab on

Step6: install the upper pillars

Step7: walls installation

Step8: furniture installation

Step9: additional module installation

Step10: ceilling installation

Step11: Roof module installation

Step12: Completion of construction

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Secondary beam

Beam

Column Adaptation

Assembly Diagram

The variations can make them more suitable, and specific for corner, double height and triple height space.

To cope with the structures, there is also adaptation in the façade wall and windows.

The facade and roof modules are also factory prefabricated and available in a variety of

Both the main module and the

options, which are selected

roof module have the ability

and purchased by the customer

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Type_2

Type_3 Tenon and mortise structure

to integrate with other units,

on the portal and shipped

which means that large-scale

individually to the construction

roof gardens or communication

site as a whole. It just needs

platforms can be synthesized.

to be spliced into the main structure.

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Steel

All the additional functional

Plinth

modules are prefabricated in The chassis holds the main

the factory and transported as

functions in the middle. The

a whole, and only need to be

add-ons can be customised

spliced with the main body to

according to the context and

the site.

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user behaviour. Participation gives a changeable outlook by using the kit of parts.

All horizontal piping can be arranged in the gap between the ceiling and the floor, and vertical piping can be arranged in the gap between the column bundles.

Step1: Select basic unit type

ADDITIONAL MODULES

Step2: Choose house quality

In addition to the basic living functions, the project also provides a variety of additional modules, such as fitness room, cloakroom, swimming pool and so on.

Kitchen

Cloakroom

Studio

Private Cinema

Music Room

L-shaped Balcony

Terrace

Living Room

Fitness Room

Swimming Pool

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Type-D

Type-E

TYPES OF SPACE PLAN

Variations of space plans are generated, which is completely user driven and enables customisation and adaptation.

Space plans 1 Bedroom

Step3: Select furniture

Space plans 2 Bedrooms

Type-A

Step4: Select additional unit

Step5: Appearance customization

Step6: Rooftop customization

Type-B

Modular housing can be built above subway or train tracks to provide temporary accommodation for migrants and tourists.

THE POSSIBILITY OF LIVING UNITS

RULES OF THE SPATIAL OGNIZATION

Existing residents or new residents can freely choose the basic living modules of different scales according to their needs (providing the functions of sleeping, cooking and washing), and can be paired with additional modules of different functions (such as fitness, planting and other functions).

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The housing structure is divided into cubic cells (5.4x5.4x3.9m). Each of them can be in one of three different states. lt can be a built-up space (a fragment of a house(a); a garden (b) or an open space (free spaces between houses that serve as communication or a meeting place for neighbours)(c).

In the horizontal direction, the rules of organization of cubic units need to ensure the accessibility of each household.

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Each built-up cell is surrounded by 8 empty cells that forms its neighbourhood.

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Empty cells surrounding a built-up cell can be replaced by a garden cell.

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Empty cells surrounding built-upcell can be also replaced by another builtup but it must be a part of the same house. It also causes summation of their neighbourhoods

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Built-up cells and garden cells must form a complete cuboid which represents a housing unit. Housing units may consist of up to 10 built-up cells for 4-5 inhabitants.

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In the vertical direction, the organization rules of cubic units consider three aspects: hierarchy, resources and natural conditions. Stratum: In the community, the three groups of people are located at the bottom floor, the middle floor and the high floor. The higher the floor, the lower the density, which means more space for additions and better views. Resources: The top floor of the community, the central elevated level and the elevated level near the ground will provide a rich public activity space, and the privacy of these public Spaces will gradually increase from the bottom to the top. The roof garden on the top floor is private for the top floor residents. Natural conditions: With the help of computer technology to simulate the sunshine and wind environment in the site, the more sunshine, the better the location of the ventilation arrangement, on the contrary, the arrangement of the more economical type.

Between two different houses there must be at least one empty cell.

The longer the sunshine frequency means the better quality of living, so different apartment types are arranged according to the different sunshine frequency.

sunlight analysis

The housing types included in this scene.

Site year-round wind chart

The construction of modular housing on the overpass is conducive to making full use of idle urban space, providing convenient transport connections.

Tokyo is close to the ocean, and there may be unused land on the shorelines in the outer suburbs that could be used for waterfront modular housing.

The housing types included in this scene.

As a global design language, the project can be applied to a wide variety

Tokyo has a large number of elevated roads, rivers and canals, and the riparian areas below the Bridges allow for a small number of modular homes. The unused open space under the viaduct can also be used to build modular homes without affecting road access.

of complex Spaces, such as building gaps, under elevated viaducts, on overpasses, on top of tracks, and in various natural terrains. The renderings clearly show the flexible adaptation characteristics of these components in various spatial environments.

In Tokyo, the riverbanks beneath elevated roadways, rivers, and canals are designated for the construction of a limited number of modular residences. The unused open spaces under elevated bridges can also be utilized for the development of modular housing without affecting road traffic. These modular residences are intended to provide a warm abode for the homeless or those with low incomes, offering them a chance to escape homelessness. On the outskirts of the city along the coastline, there may be undeveloped land suitable for constructing waterfront modular housing. These could serve as transitional homes for the working class or as vacation cottages for tourists.

The housing types included in this scene.

As a global design language, the project can be applied to a wide variety of complex Spaces, such as building gaps, under elevated viaducts, on overpasses, on top of tracks, and in various natural terrains. The renderings clearly show the flexible adaptation characteristics of these components in various spatial environments.

02 TWIST TOWERS Exploration of super high-rise design and facade form

Individual Work Location: Hangzhou, China Instructor: Hua Fang Winter 2021

The project is located in the west of Hangzhou City, Science and Technology innovation corridor - Hangteng future community, the east to the planning road, south to Qianshen Street, west to Dragon Boat Road, north across the river to Yantietang Street.

Hangteng Future Community, as one of the first areas with construction conditions within the scope of Hangzhou “Cloud City”, has been included in the pilot demonstration community of the whole future community. Hangteng Future community requires the integration of nine major living scenes in the future community, in order to achieve a high-quality talent settlement of “integration of industry and city, functional compound, create and live together, and benchmark demonstration”.

As the core commercial complex land of Hangteng future community, the local block will rely on the convenient transportation advantages of Hangzhou West Railway Station hub and Rail Line 3, combined with the west community center land, to provide public service supporting facilities and centralized commercial activities for the whole community.

ANALYSIS OF LOCATION

ANALYSIS OF TYPE-FINDING STAGE

The project is located in Hangzhou City West Kechuang Corridor - Hangteng Future community, the

THE PROCESS OF FACADE FINDING

land east to the planning road, south to Qianshen Street, west to Dragon Boat Road, north across the river to Yantietang Street. The total land area of the local block is 33,664 square meters, the plot ratio

At this stage, I tried to find the most suitable facade form from the changes in different dimensions. Here is the process of finding shapes together.

is 6.0, the building height is 150 meters, and the total floor area is about 202,000 square meters.

Pattern:triangular pyramid Split Times:4 Pyramid height:3 Interference:off

Pattern:anti-triangular pyramid Split Times:4 Pyramid height:3 Interference:off

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PICTURES AROUND THE SITE

FORM GENERATION

The main functions of the building are commercial, office and hotel. Based on the previous investigation of merchants, people flow and site climate, the building adopts the form of a tower and a podium, and the internal space flow is coherent. The dual tower form and diamond-like building skin highlight the technological feel of Cloud City.

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Outdoor Perspective

Interior Perspective-1

Interior Perspective-2

The daylighting roof is made of a combination of rhomboid units, each of which is a perfect quadrangular pyramid.

However, the skylight as a whole is three-dimensional curved Face, which results in subdivision after the tetrapyramid are all different. The unique shape and thermal insulation requirements of the building have brought great challenges to the design and installation of the daylighting roof.

Engineering Drawing

Transition of single and double mesh shells In accordance with the requirements of the architectural profession for exposed steelwork, the single mesh shell of the glass roof and the double mesh shell on the sides were constructed with a connection as shown in the diagram.

Schematic diagram of the adapter system GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

The adapter system consists of two round tubes with threads and 8 sets of connecting lugs. The two round tubes are connected by threads; the 8 sets of connecting lugs are welded to the round tube located on the top according to the installation angle of the steel keel of the light roof, and the round tube located on the bottom is connected to the nodes of the main steel structure grid frame during installation. This adapter system can realise the adjustment of the horizontal (tilt) direction, vertical direction and in-plane installation angle of the steel keel of the lighting roof, so as to adapt to the requirements of multiple installation angles of the glass panels of the lighting roof system.

Schematic construction of a prismatic border THIRD FLOOR PLAN

FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

SECOND BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

The glass of the four-pronged cone structure consists of two right-angled triangles spliced together, each of a different size.

In order to satisfy the splicing effect of the final shaped curved surface, the glass adopts a large and small piece design (i.e., the three glass monolithic pieces of a single insulating glass are of different sizes) in order to meet the needs of the system’s watertight sealing construction.

Typical light roof node construction schematic

SECTION A-A

Interior Perspective-3

SECTION B-B

EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

Interior Perspective-4

The glass roof adopts hidden frame structure, which reduces the use of exposed aluminium profiles, and a small number of exposed aluminium profiles are equipped with heat-insulating materials at the connecting position, which cuts off the cold bridge, improves the heat preservation performance of the roof system and avoids condensation on the surface of the profiles.

The main structure and the outside of the steel keel of the light roof are decorated with aluminium buckles, which not only has a good decorative effect, but also improves the corrosion resistance of the system. Typical light roof node structure is shown in Figure .

03 RETURN TO NATURE

During the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic, people suffered setbacks far more profound than the disease itself. The prolonged and sustained isolation and restraints did not just lead to the spread of the disease, but also triggered serious mental health issues and exacerbated people’s psychological depression. This dilemma has led me to start thinking more intensely about the close relationship between spatial environments and individual mental health.

Thinking after COVID-19 Healing Center Design

This project contributes to the development in an innovative way, focussing on an integrated model of rehabilitation, physical care and psychological care. It incorporates key elements of physical and mental health, organically combining the spiritual dimension with psychosocial rehabilitation, while incorporating elements of physical activity and social environment. What I envisage is the creation of a friendly, engaging environment that enhances therapeutic effects and provides a

Individual Work

warmer place for spiritual healing.

Location:Hangzhou,China Instructor:Jason Chen

The whole concept is closely linked to nature. Or more abstractly, my exploration focuses on how architecture can be a tool to support psychotherapeutic

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programmes, but also looks at calling more attention to the understanding and awareness of depression, a profound call for the importance of mental health. In this pursuit, I see architecture not only as a material presence, but also as a medium that provides support for people’s spiritual healing.

Mapping

Definition of Depression Irvin D. Yalom

A contemporary American psychotherapeutic thinker

Depression is a mood disorder that causes diffuse and persistent low mood and loss of interest, and affects how you feel, think and act. It is not simply ‘unhappiness and branching out’, let alone ‘weakness of character’, but the combined result of traumatic events, family/social environment, and biological genetic susceptibility.

Symptoms & Distributionof Depression

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Persistent low mood

Negative emotion

Somnipathy SUBURBAN Reservoir

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Decreased mental ability

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Background Analysis of Depression in China

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Types of occupations for depression patients The Internet and education and training

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industries are highly inward-looking, often

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requiring ‘24-hour standby’, making it

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difficult to distinguish between life and work.

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Life Services

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ET Energy Transportation Culture Wholesale /Reaserch /Environment /Warehousing /Sports /Retail /Minerals /Logistics /Recreation /Trading

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Source: Analysis of epidemiological trends in depression

Psychological problems faced by

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COVID-19 rehabilitants

Depression is occurring in younger age groups

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Mental health issues in the spotlight with the global outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic

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Causes of depression The main causes are emotional stress and family bonding

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The spatial needs of people with depression Architectural form, colour and materials have an impact on the psychological recovery of depressed patients. Appropriate space reconstruction can alleviate the depression of individuals, which has certain reference significance for depression treatment and uilding theory supplement.

Architectural form

Physiological groups

Colour matching

Architectural colours

Psychological groups

Light utilization

Construction materials

Social environment groups

Soft furnishing options

The venue is located in a small mountain village on the outskirts of Hangzhou. Many young people - designers, architects, illustrators, charity workers and others stay in this village to experience the natural and ecological idyllic life. Qingshan Village is like a paradise for people to relieve the stress of life and experience the

The psychological impact of architecture

Depression groups

The psychological impact of interior space

life they aspire to.

Form generation

Outdoor Perspective

A 1:2 rectangle is taken as a prototype, rotated and mirrored several times to form the walkway and courtyard prototypes, and then some of the rectangles are removed to reveal the large space.

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The ground floor is used as a living floor and the buildings can be divided into three categories according to their function: residential, leisure and service.

Density The picture on the right shows how the floor plan was conceived.

In the south the building is dense and compact with a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere, while in the north the space is open, with wide views and surrounded by nature. I wanted to create two different experiences for depressed people with different needs.

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I start with the smallest unit. According to the needs of depressed people

The activities were also based on three types of yards. Personal, intergroup

in previous studies, the smallest unit space arrangement was carried out

and Public. I narrated several activities including reading, chatting, yoga,

considering the scale of the human body.

sauna, physiotherapy and so on which were based on the multiple needs of depressed people.

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The 14 boxs of various functions are organized together to form a large covered pavilion. Between the pavilions, the experience to the surrounding landscape becomes an ‘encounter’. The complete landscape is divided into fragments by the boxs, and then linked together in the imagination.

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04 RURAL TEA WORKSHOP Renewal Design of Folk Houses Focused on Site, Society and Needs Individual Work Location: Huzhou, China Instructor: Fang WU Winter 2020

China’s villages are currently facing a serious population loss problem. A large proportion of the rural exodus, driven by education and the family life cycle, has resulted in a significant reduction in the number of school-age children and young adults remaining in the countryside, further exacerbating the negative consequences of the ageing of villages on the overall human resource levels of the villages.

The villages in which the project is located are experiencing these as well. I have done thorough research on the site in terms of location, transport, industry and population, to identify the social needs behind the phenomenon so that the programme can respond to these difficulties to some extent. I suggested that the near-abandoned residential houses be transformed into tea workshops with both production, sales and living attributes, in conjunction with the distinctive local tea industry. Tourism and the sale of tea and its ancillary products will add some economic resources for the local elderly while making it possible for local young adults to return from the city and stay in the countryside to work and live.

Social Background

Focus on the site

THE GEOGRAPHICAL RESOURCES OF TARGET SITE

1) The size of the elderly population is huge. In 2020, China’s population aged over 65 will reach

The plan of the existing buidings

191 million, accounting for 13.5% of the total

There are a large number of vacant rooms, 19 households in total. Basically there are only 1-2

population. There will be one Chinese in every four

elderly people living in each household, while a silo has at least 4 rooms that can be used as

elderly people in the world. It is estimated that in

bedrooms to live in, and only 1-2 rooms are sufficient for the elderly. Some of the rooms are already

2057, the population above 65 years old in China

rented out to working people.

MAPPING Village

will peak at 425 million, accounting for 32.9% to 37.6% of the total population.

Farmland

SITE Tea Plantation

Tea Plantation

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Factory

The existing buildings are two and a half stories, with small openings and large depth; The main 2) Aging and empty-nest problems are becoming increasingly prominent. The elderly may face more severe health problems, the growth of empty-

rooms are severely underlit; Poor ventilation; The function layout is not reasonable streamline through the room; The whole masonry structure with empty bucket wall is very old and easy to be damaged in the earthquake.

nesters and elderly living alone will weaken the function of family pension, and there is a huge gap between the elderly service provided by the state and the actual demand.

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The site of this project is famous for tea cultivation. Based on background research and local industry, I redesigned the almost abandoned tube houses functionally. I transformed it into a tea production workshop, providing both housing and catering, so that the indigenous people had a second identity, they would be both residents and producers, making money by producing and selling tea.

Field interview The old man did not want to move and was more interested in improving the living conditions of the

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house, but there were some financial difficulties.

Working people in the town choose to rent here because of the cheap rent.

3) The problem of providing for the elderly in rural

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areas is more prominent. Forced to make a living,

ME: Are there any usual activities?

most of the young and middle-aged people in

HER: No work, no other leisure activities, just an occasional

rural areas have moved to the cities, leading to a

chat with neighbours outside the house.

sharp decline in the rural population and a relative

ME: Do you have any wishes?

increase in the elderly population. In this case,

HER: Looking for something to do, it’s a bit uncomfortable

the rural pension problem has become the most

now that I’m too idle.

prominent social problem.

1. There are 19 almost derelict silos on site, but the accessibility and good surroundings make the renovation significant.

2.Remove the damaged timber roof frame and regularise the living area to the south.

3. The removal of the middle section creates a continuous large space, while enhancing the connection between the interior and exterior.

4. Two nodes have been added internally to divide the atrium, forming three sections: the entrance, the workshop and the sales area.

5. A winding tour path is set up according to the intention of the tour, so that visitors can easily watch the tea production process.

6. With the addition of the roof-frame system, the skylight recurs as something of a backdrop, dominating the entire atrium.

Migrant workers ME: Do you have any needs?

HER: I am living a bit far from my workplace. I’d like to rent a place to live here, cheaper rent and shorter commute. It would be nice if there was a place for children to have fun after school.

Children ME: Would want the village to have somewhere for you to play?

HE: Certainly. There’s not much to do in the village right now. It would be great to have a wide variety of activities

TEA MAKING PROCESS Green tea Yellow tea White tea Oolong tea Black tea Dark tea

Planting

Picking tea Leaves

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To build a new tea garden, the ground will be cleared of weeds and stones and deeply ploughed. When the tea plants have reached a certain stage, apply the right amount of farm manure to help them thrive.

Generally speaking, picking should be carried out in sunny days, specifically half an hour after sunrise, to avoid high water content of fresh leaves, which is unfavorable to withering and frying.

Pick fresh leaves and spread them evenly in time. The aim is to dissipate some of the water in the fresh leaves and produce some aroma substances.

Green is made by spreading the withered leaves thinly on a bamboo sieve and shaking the sieve so that the leaves collide with each other.

It refers to the use of low fire tea in the pot, stifling, shaking, turning, so that tea at high temperature rapidly passivating enzyme activity, inhibit polyphenol oxidation.

By hand or machine, fresh leaves that have been cut or withered and softened are kneaded into shape.

Put the knead leaves in the fermentation frame or fermentation cart and enter the fermentation chamber to ferment.

By drying or air drying, the water content is controlled below that which can be safely stored.

The tea leaves are sealed and packed before being transported to the market for sale

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

Transportation Scene

South Elevation of Tea Workshop

Tea-making Scene

Tea Garden Scene

05 METAPHORIC

“Metaphoric” represents not only a solution to real conflicts, but also a way of honouring the history of the city, a way of opening up infinite possibilities. I believe that architectural forms need to be rooted in the foundation, in the uniqueness of the memory of the location, which comes from the differences of different societies, and that every memory is part of the cultural heritage. In China, traditional gardens are regarded as bearers and transmitters of history, harbouring a variety of historical

Redefining the Traditional Chinese garden Kindergarten Design

meanings.

In the process of studying and deeply exploring garden forms, I try to find the monumental aspects of them, to explore which elements are worth inheriting and adapting, and how to adapt them to the kernel of new functions. This is not just nostalgia, but a reconstruction of history. With the continuous development of the city,

Individual Work

the memory of the past survives among us in various forms and becomes our common wealth.

Location:Nanjing,China Instructor:Jason Chen

I believe that the translation of traditional gardens is not only to solve current problems, but also to preserve the essence of history in the development of the city and

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to give richer connotations for the future. This is not only a tribute to the past, but also a revelation for the future, which exists in our cities and memories in various forms.

Location

Learning from the Zhanyuan Garden

Nanjing is a famous historical and cultural city with ten dynasties that had established their capitals and where gardening was once

I drew inspiration from the famous traditional garden of Nanjing, Zhangyuan. In traditional gardens, architecture indicates order while

prevalent. The site is located in Nanjing’s central bar, eight kilometres from the city centre, with a view across the river to the entire

landscape indicates freedom, and the plan of Zhangyuan shows three types of space: landscape dominated, architecture dominated,

old city. At the same time, the river island where the site is located will later be developed into a modern technological island and will

and landscape and architecture balanced, corresponding to three states of activity. I wanted to recreate garden life in this site.

connect the east and west sides of the river. All in all, it is a newly developed area on the edge of the old city.

Achieve Balance

Lanscape Dominates

Architeture Dominates

Response To The Context

Site Analysis

Analysis of Needs

As a practical project, the total area of the kindergarten is about 5,400 square meters, the plot ratio is 0.8, and the building density

Based on the reflection on the existing kindergarten, I establish two behavior models by Maslow's hierarchy of needs. By analyzing

should be controlled at less than 30%. How lot creates infinite activity space in the limited area under the control of the specification is

the behavioral and psychological need of different groups, I understand the distinctive need of kindergarten. These analysis help me

the main contradiction of this project.

decide which elements should be valued and expressed in design. communality needs

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privacy

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entertainment

cultivation

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sunlight

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thermal insulation

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Inheritance of Traditional Chinese-garden Space

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A large space can only be separated and then properly connected

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so that the human eye can penetrate from one space to the other,

traditional gardens with multiple spaces,

thus allowing the two spaces to penetrate each other. In the

multiple viewpoints and continuous

private gardens of the Jiangnan area, the separated spaces are

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Contrast The arrangement of two significantly different spaces in close proximity to each other highlights their respective characteristics by virtue of their contrasting effects. For example, the contrast in atmosphere between the strict spatial courtyard of the Zhan-Yuan

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The space is homogeneous and the atmosphere is stagnant. The circulation of the paths is strong but too vague to be directed.

[step2] Staggered arrangement The space becomes varied and lively.

The space in between take on a sense of openness and narrowness, with the beginnings of paths and open spaces emerging at the same time.

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SECTION PERSPECTIVE The section responds to the concept, with the first floor, two floors and three floors corresponding to the three layout types of architecture-led, landscape-led, and balanced landscape and architecture in traditional gardens, while there is a functional transformation from bottom to top. Structurally, the uppermost frame is lifted with giant columns located at the corners and served as vertical traffic.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1:450

SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1:450 The plan is a balance between the dynamic and the static. Giving children a rich spatial experience.

Outdoor Activity Area

EXPLODED VIEW

Between Bubbles

It is very important for young children to play freely, so I designed an entire overhead floor for children to run freely on it. This drawing

While the space in between works as activity and circulation, each bubble has different uses such as the craft room, the

shows the layout of the active and teaching floors, and the connections between the floors.

art room, the book and picture room, the climbing room, etc.

OTHER WORK

Throughout my five years of undergraduate study in Architecture, I have continued to explore the boundaries of the field. Between 2018 and 2021, I dedicated myself to learning drawing and watercolour presentation techniques, specialising in depicting a variety of landscapes and scenes. My five years of undergraduate design courses have developed my excellent hands-on skills, and I have handmade handmade models for each project, ranging from 1:50 node galleys to actual 1:1 builds, which has enabled me to think deeply about the design of a space through modelling.

Exploration, Practice, Extension

In 2020, I was involved in a project to study user behaviour within buildings, applying spatial syntax theory. The study of user behaviour allowed us to identify which types of spaces are in short supply and surplus in university buildings, providing a strong basis for the renovation and construction of new university buildings. This project yielded significant results, so between 2022 and 2023, I explored the topic in depth and chaired a national college student innovation and entrepreneurship training programme project.

Sketch & Waterclolor Physical Model & Research

In the summer of 2020, I travelled to Shanxi, China to conduct a field trip to the Corner Hall of the Jindong Temple, which was built during the Northern Song Dynasty. Led by my mentor, my companion and I measured and

Measuring & Drawing

recorded every component of the temple and discovered dozens of different styles of arches. We compiled and edited these findings into a book and exhibited it at the school, which is extremely important for conservation

2019-2023

projects of ancient Chinese temples.

In the winter of 2022, I interned at a professional construction company, where I learned about the construction process of field building and the rules of professional drafting. These diverse practical experiences gave me a deeper understanding of architectural design.

Handcrafted models

Green Building Simulation

Space syntax

Ancient Architecture Survey Location: Jingdong Temple, Shanxi, Aug 2020 This temple is located in a relatively isolated village in Shanxi Province, China. For this project we are required to do surveys and draw all the detailed plans, elevations and sections. Each part of the arch was measured in detail and the data recorded.